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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1914

Page

5

Furnished Rooms for Rent Across Multiple DC Streets

Classified notice lists numerous furnished and unfurnished rooms for rent in Washington DC area, including locations on J Ave NW, 18th Street NW, MD Ave NE, Florida Avenue, Belmont Road, and more. Describes front and rear rooms, private baths, board options, steam heat, hot water, and proximity to public transit and offices.

Nasr Bath Guvernalernl Costomer 18Th ST Fairmont Bath Bo An Mt Plemwagr Birlington Apt Aingle Neal S&t Ted Bath Mead Tom Tye Uae NFM Rome Belmont Road Taree Alidre Wilder Yates Calat Belmont ST Clasereields Country Beausfulis Athamarle Ainter Elma Frank Hans Yave Belmont Kifehad Patureil

Legal Notices in the District of Columbia 1914

Court orders probate actions and notices in Washington DC newspapers. The Supreme Court of the District of Columbia directs appearance by numerous heirs and parties in estate matters including Rose Ho McFerran and others, with publication in the Washington Law Reporter and Washington Post, plus probate announcements for Harry Hutton and Pletcher White estates, and letters testamentary granted to Albert Spanangler.

Supremo Court District of Columbia National Savings and ‘Trust Company Ron Ho MiFerran Plaimive Presbytery Santa Fe Rose Ho McFerran Banta Fe Board of Home Missions Presbyterian Courth of The United States of America Nannie Wood Ophelia Johnston Esler Kahryn Johnston Lula McFerran McQuown Nannie Mary McFerran Kempey Carolyne Bee Forbes Charles Farber Sallie Clark Hin Hos McFerran Cole Ruth Wider I Nathalie Hi Sherwin Harry Mc Donald Hill Charles Grawebrook Hin Allences Charles Glasebrook III Joan McFerran Marion Hall Fannie Johnston Samuel McFerran Charles Harlow Helen Harlow Presslex Florence Harlow Harlow Carolyne Lee Forbes Forbes Zerilda Hil Washington Law Reporter Washington Walter I Suprfve Court OF the District OF Columbia Harry Dubant Hutton Samuel L Hilton Clara Hutton Devisees Alisnees Causa Washington Post Werdell Stafford Attest Seal James Tanner Register of Wills Frederick

Notice of Letters Testamentary in DC Probate Court

The District of Columbia probate courts grant letters testamentary to the subscriber for Evelina MooBrud'homme and Sarah Green. Creditors must exhibit their claims with proper authentication by October 5 1915 or be barred from estate benefits. Deputy Register of Wills George Rosf Jr and William C Taylor oversee the proceedings.

Sutremp Court District OF Columbia Bilding Probate Court Evelina MooBrud‘homme Columbia George Rosf. Jr Lamont Surest West Taylor Supreme Court OF the Eub Sarah Green Elhanan W Keyser Atreet WM C Taylor

Administering Probate Notice in District of Columbia

Margaret W Pills, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, issues letters of administration for the estate of Robert W Fillius deceased. Creditors must present claims with vouchers authenticated to the subscriber before the stated date, otherwise they will be excluded from the estate. Location shown as 143 W Street Northwest.

Supreme Court OF the District OF Columbia Robert W Fillius Margaret Wo Atrest Tanner Register of Wills

Local Produce Market Prices and Market Dullness

Wholesale prices for chickens eggs potatoes and a long list of fruits and vegetables with varied per unit and per crate quotes. Market unusually dull with prices lower overall than in many years.

Elgin Tub New York State Virginia West Virginia

Philadelphia markets report mixed wheat and eggs

Philadelphia markets note higher bid for red wheat exports at 108 and northern Duluth export at 56 percent. Poultry prices steady with alive fowls and dressed chicks in limited supply. Eggs show steady activity with small quantities traded.

Philadelphia Bltter & Pirm Duluth

Oil Quotations and Shipment Averages Reported

Oil quotations show mixed results with Ou Cuy Pa and Get figures. Credit and palaasen values appear uncertain while shipments reach 95 with an average of 74 831. The report lists Rune at 56 039 and a general average around 1.7 dollars per unit.

Credit Palaasen

London Drafts Rise Call Money Rules Easier

London drafts rise as call money eases. preliminary September foreign trade shows a sharp drop in imports and exports. Improved prospects for October due to larger cotton and food shipments, with bank statements and new measures under consideration while exchange rates remain pressured by war-related factors. Local loans in London prompt renewals reluctant from foreign lenders.

New York London Tosca Rome

United States Treasury reports October 14 1914 financials

Revenue receipts this day 32 679 744 50 Ordinary disbursements 2 233 965 95 Excess disbursements 594 221 15 Revenue for the month 17 423 844 58 Year to date receipts 198 691 812 01 Last fiscal year to date 7 907 434 447 66 Ordinary disbursements this fiscal year to date 280 825 799 41 Last fiscal year to date 198 50 General fund assets and liabilities list gold coin and other holdings silver bullion 186 090 167 20 Total assets 282 540 687 55 Bank notes for redemption 7111 903 00

General Fund Treasury United States National Bank Treasury Philippines

Wheat Prices Steady After Renewed Export Demand

Chicago grain market closes steady with wheat near last night’s levels amid broad North American demand. No 2 red and No 2 hard wheats show modest gains while corn and oats move within narrow ranges. provisions mixed as trading ends.

Chicago Ghent

New York Grain Market Report October 16

New York wheat spots show firm prices with bids around 119 and 112 for various classes. Buffalo futures rise on export demand with December near 1.22 and May at 1.28. Corn and barley also noted with standard grades and modest futures activity in Buffalo.

New York Duluth Manitoba C. L Buffalo

Live Stock Markets Report from Chicago and New York

Chicago receipts show hogs 14 000 with steady prices, cattle 1 000 steady, and sheep 10 000 steady with varied weights and calf values. New York beeves and sheep futures list multiple classes with mixed quotations and stock totals for the day.

Chicago New York Revelpur

New York Money Market Summary From Acto Column

Mercantile paper at 6 3⁄4 to 7. Sterling exchange firm for 60 day bills at 4 9 4 4 for cables 4 85 04 9895 for demand 4 7 5 CHANTABILITY Silver at 86 5 percent. Exchanges total 228 188 778. Balances 15 254 863.

New York Acto Sterling Exchange

Southern Railway to temporarily cut passenger trains

The Southern Railway Company will discontinue curtain trains on October 18 after talks with state railroad commissions. The move, due to falling traffic and expense cuts, aims to minimize local disruption. Other trains will stop at the same stations to preserve travel along the lines.

Southern Railway Company Fairfax, Harrison South

Rock Island Receiver Sought by New York Suit

The State supreme court ordered the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway to show cause why a receiver should not be appointed to take charge of unpledged properties and sue directors for damages. The receiver would locate hidden assets, intervene in a foreclosure, and pursue claims for alleged railroad losses on behalf of Brand.

New York State Supreme Court Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company Horace Nl. Brand Central Trust Company Federal District Court Brand

Morse and Company Sued Over Hudson Navigation

The Manhattan Navigation Company filed a Sherman anti trust suit in Federal court against Charles W Morse and the Hudson Navigation Company. It seeks 1 050 000 dollars in damages claiming four years of conspiratorial methods harmed its business between New York Albany and Troy. The Manhattan company operates two steamers. Morse presides over Hudson Navigation which runs passenger and freight service on the Hudson River. The plaintiff alleges damages of 250 000 dollars, tripled under the Sherman law, with the suit targeting Morse and the Hudson Navigation for ruin of its operations.

New York Charles W. Morse Hudson Navigation Company Manhattan Navigation Company Hudson River Morse Albany Troy Manhattan Company

New York Cotton Holds Steady Amid Cooler Belt Weather

U S cotton market shows little material change as cool conditions press western belt and clear weather hints at increased picking and ginning in eastern and central areas. Census bureau report due October 26 could show around 7 million bales ginned since start. exports larger today and southern spot markets steadier, though comparisons with last season remain weak. New Orleans spot remains quiet at 11 11 18.

New York Census Bureau Aight Squren New Orleans

New York Produce Market Report Highlights Varied Commodities

The New York market note lists butter, cheese, eggs, poultry, sugar, flour, cornmeal, hay, beef, lard, and cottonseed oil with mixed receipts and prices. It records firmer butter, steady cheese and flour, and varied livestock and grain values across several regions and dates.

New York Middle West South America

Washington cattle market hogs and lambs price list

Classified column from The Post advertises livestock prices including hogs at per pound, sheep values, and calf rates. Notices emphasize free posting for ads and no charge for advertising.

Holland writes of praised at bankers sessions in Richmond

New York October 16 1907 American Bankers Association met in Richmond recalling efforts in 1907 to reform the currency system amid the panic. Delegates noted extraordinary South growth over twenty years and stressed water power development and cooperation with the Federal government as European war impacts were discussed.

Richmond South New York American Bankers' Association Congress Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo United States Bankera Birmingham Atlanta Richman George Wertinghouse American Bankers’ Association Edison Union Bankery Holland

Cleanup appeal urges households to curb flies and mosquitoes

The weekly health department report calls district households to cooperate in placing refuse in proper receptacles and removing it regularly. It cites 634 filthy alleys, 287 areas, 353 cellars, 1,816 sheds, 4,432 yards, and 768 vacant lots found dirty during the year ending June. The report warns that poor air conditions invite pests and infectious germs, urging self-help for healthier homes and public well being.

Health Department

Auto Gunmen Fined and Merchants Cheated in Alexandria

A group of men, described as auto gunmen, shot at Maggie Jefferson in Alexandria on April 2. Irwin and Reh were fined for assault and battery, Hempler was jailed for 30 days plus a $30 fine. Merchants Robert Knight and Richard Gibson were swindled by a well dressed mulatto youth who posed as a servant delivering a camera order and stole other items. Milton Fling enters Congress race on Socialist ticket. Evangelist Starke to speak on "Man Wreckers." Fire damages old railroad station storage area in Alexandria with minor loss.

Milton Fling Congress Evangelist Starke Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Maggie Jefferson Fred Red Leslie Irwin Washington Corporation Court Louis C Barley Irwin Aftermay Howard W Smith Louis N Duffey RC L Moncure Alexandria County Harry Hempler Duffey Mancure Hempler Sherif Harry Palmer Alexandra Ro Gordon Finney Hempler Aaid South Bank of the Potomac Knight Preston Cockey’s Evangelist Lee Starke Clit

Fight Made on Sullivan as Excise Board Hears Protest

The Excise Board, in the longest hearing day yet, heard protests from three Post Office Department employees near Sullivan's saloon at Firat and K streets northeast against renewing the license. Attorney A. E. Shoemaker argued the saloon endangers workers, while the applicant's rep said only four of 185 division employees frequent the saloon and no other complaints exist.

Excise Board Postoffice Department Florence Sullivan Firat Street Firat and K Streets Sullivan's Blakeslie A. E. Shoemaker Antisaloon League S&s Jo MacDonough Sullivan's Saloon Rod

Too Much of It At Our Table War Tourist Talk

A Plain Dealer snippet notes a dinner hour clash as a couple complains about war tourists from Europe at their table. The exchange highlights social friction over foreign visitors and timing.

Cleveland Plain Dealer Wes

Police Notes Dozens of Thefts and Accidents Reported Yesterday

Police reported robberies including a pocketbook with Bain bills from 168s Ro street northwest and another with 32 dollars from 1217 L street northwest. Property losses include a red and green rug, a tan leather brief bag, a chinchilla overcoat, pajamas and underwear, and a bag valued at five dollars. A bus led to a concussion for Frank McDaniel, and an automobile collision at Eleventh street damaged a fountain. Fires from a chimney obstruction and a furnace fire were logged. Pedestrian injuries included a 3 year old struck at Fifteenth and G streets and a fall at Ninth and hi streets. A purse theft of 13 dollars was reported, and Harry Lee, 24, and Thomas Miller, 74, were noted for missing and a forehead contusion respectively.

Bain Jacob White Ro Street Clarence Bell L Street T B Nolan R Street Matthew E O Brien Fifth Street Grant Leet Fourteenth Street G Strauss & Co Pennsylvania Avenue B K Morrow Walter Reed General Hospital

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